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Paris Olympics 2024: Gabby Douglas Finally Confirms Her Training Centre After Talks About Split With Coach

Published 03/23/2024, 1:30 PM EDT

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With the Paris Olympics being a pinnacle event for athletes worldwide, the gymnast’s choice reflects her determination and focus on delivering a stellar performance. Gabby Douglas, the renowned gymnastics sensation, has officially confirmed her training center for the highly anticipated Paris Olympics 2024

The announcement comes after intense speculation and discussions regarding a potential split with her longtime coach. The confirmation of her training center signifies a crucial step in her preparation for the Olympic Games, capturing the attention of fans and sports enthusiasts worldwide. 

A brief hiatus ended with homecoming

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Recently Gabby Douglas posted a story on her Instagram handle showing her eating regimen while training. She said, “hey guys! This is what i eat while i’ training!! Seriously, i cant go a day without @chomps sticks!! What’s your fav flavor?” Amid the unending heat surrounding the split and withdrawal from the gymnasium, the Olympian Gabby Douglas has confirmed her return to WOGA with glimpses of her training sessions in the video. With future plans set up, the gymnast has her vision set upon the Olympics stating, “I know I have a huge task ahead of me and I am beyond grateful and excited to get back out on the floor… let’s do this #2024.” 

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Three-time Olympic champion Gabby Douglas has reversed course, choosing to return to WOGA Gymnastics to continue her gymnastics training with coaches Anna and Valeri Liukin, Anna Liukin confirmed to Olympics.com. Anna Liukin shared with Olympics.com, “She’s hoping for an invite to the April camp.” The April camp is the event for selection in the Pacific Rim Championships and Jesolo Trophy. There is no doubt that the world can witness the prodigy at the Paris Olympics 2024, and the world has its eyes upon it. 

Gabby Douglas’s training center choice marks a turning point in her journey

The news about competing at WOGA was shared by the ex-coach Anna Liukin in late February, where she shared that Gabby Douglas is being trained by the couple. The 2012 Olympic all-around winner was set to return at the Winter Cup competition but withdrew due to COVID-19. This led to a delay in her highly anticipated return since the 2016 Rio Olympics. First, it was reported that Douglas had left WOGA on 27 February. The 28-year-old’s further Olympic dreams were first confirmed by her coach last year, then through an Instagram post, Gabby Douglas announced it herself. 

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Gabby Douglas Once Had Future Hung in Balance as She Considered Switching Coaches Not Long Before the London Olympics

Liukin told Olympics.com, “If we get the invite, she hopes to compete in the all-around at the April verification”. The camp is scheduled for 1-4 April in Katy, Texas. After competing in the April camp, the gymnast would be looking forward to yet another Olympic feat. As a representative shared, “She remains laser focused on doing everything in her power to put herself in the best position for Paris”. As the Olympian’s return comes closer, Gabby Douglas is poised to shock audiences once again with her remarkable skills and precision on the gymnastics floor. 

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Anchal Ahuja

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Anchal Ahuja is a senior Olympic Sports Correspondent at EssentiallySports. With over 5 years of experience in journalism, Anchal decided to pursue her love for sports and cover various pathways of the Olympics. She actively covers swimming, track and field, and gymnastics.
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